Downingtown West Football 9th Grade Football

Freshman Coaches Head Coach *Allyn Bacchus (2016-Present) RB’s/Wrs and Db’s Asst. Coaches *Dylan Ferron (2015-Present) Qb’s/TE and Linebackers *Dan Dougherty (2016-Present) O-line and D-line

Downingtown West Football Team Goals Provide West JV/Varsity teams with players who are Fundamentally Sound Knowledgeable of the basic offense/defensive schemes of Downingtown West Competitors Grow as a person, player, and student Do what is right on and off the field Pay attention to the little things Accountability Have Fun/Play with Excitement It is a game

Downingtown West Football Team Expectations Always do the right thing in and out of school! Be on time (5 mins early is on time and on time is late) Be present at all team practices, meetings and functions Respect yourself, coaches, and teammates at all times Downingtown Athletic Code of Conduct. Substance Abuse, Team Code & School Code

Practice Policy Practice Practice will never be cancelled for weather. Always have footwear for inside, turf or grass Never be late or miss practice. Schedule appointments around practice. Communicate all attendance issues to your coach.

All players must have gym shoes everyday. Downingtown West Football Practice Schedule All players must have gym shoes everyday. Summer Schedule: 6/26-8/2: Freshmen Workout Monday/Wednesdays – 6:30-8 pm DWHS Bring sneakers, cleats and a water bottle 1st Week : Aug 21st – Aug 25th 4-6:30 – arrive at 3:45 Season 3:15- 5:45

Attendance & Behavior Unexcused absence. 1st – loss of job 2nd – non participation. 3rd – removal from team Attendance will be recorded daily. Perfect attendance is expected. Game Week practice? No practice = no play School Citizenship Counts! OSS, ISS, DETENTION, HAIR-CUT, COLLEGE GAMES, NO RIDE, H-WORK, PROJECT DUE, FAMILY VACATION, CHURCH/ SCOUT CAMP

Equipment & Locker Room Our equipment is the best money can buy. It is protective and must be worn at all times. DASD will provide the gear! Do not store game cloth in locker room over night. Keep the locker room neat and wash your gear. No cleats in the school. No horse play in the locker room. Lock up anything of personal value, or give it to coach!

Downingtown West Football Academic Expectations You must reach DHS and PIAA minimum standards to achieve athletic eligibility. DWHS – Pass 4 / 6 PIAA – Pass 4/6. Monitored Weekly 9th and 10th Grade Count!

Downingtown West Football Parent & Coach Communication If you have a concern please contact me. Appropriate reasons to contact. How can I be involved? Treatment of your son. Behavior issues of your son. Academic assistance. How to improve your son’s ability. Inappropriate reasons to contact me. Playing Time Team Strategy / Stats / Position selection Play Calling

Contact Information Email: abacchus@dasd.org THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! GO WEST!